Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon AW120

Below, we are evaluating the Fujifilm X10 versus Nikon AW120, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and AW120 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and AW120 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X10 was released 19 months before the AW120 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm X10 matches up against the AW120 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X10 and Nikon Coolpix AW120. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X10 Gallery and Nikon AW120 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X10 enjoys outside dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Nikon AW120 has specifications of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X10 versus Nikon AW120 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X10 and the AW120.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X10 and AW120 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X10 and AW120.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X10 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Nikon AW120 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X10 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.